Another Horrible Burning Accident

Another horrible burning accident occurred at 11 o’clock yesterday morning, the victim being Mary, the little 6 year old daughter of Joseph Phealan, Larkins Square. The child was playing in the kitchen, when her dress knocked against the base of the stove, and in a second she was enclosed in flames. The mother was absent at the moment but the little one’s screams soon brought assistance. The child’s clothing was then all on fire and she was endeavoring to extinguish it. Mary’s hand and body were terribly burned, the flesh in places coming off with parts of the clothes. Drs. Anderson, Leslie and MacPherson were quickly summoned, and did all possible to alleviate the suffering though they knew at a glance they could do but little to save her life. At 2.30 p.m. the tiny charred body was removed to the hospital in the ambulance. She was then unconscious, fortunately, and did not feel pain. The nurses watched her carefully through the night, to sooth her if her senses returned, but 12.30 this morning the hospital reported that she was still unconscious and dying. This is the second accident of its kind within a week and goes to show how careful mothers should be.

The Victim Dies

At 1 o’clock this morning the child breathed its last, without having regained consciousness, but the little girl required no earthly assistance before being taken to the realm where suffering and pain are unknown. The parents were distracted over the sad occurrence, as the unfortunate child was particularly bright and intelligent. The sympathy of all will be their in their hour of distress. The body will be confined and taken home this morning.

ANOTHER FIRE AT BAY ROBERTS

Wednesday night the premises of Eva Bursell, at Riverhead, Bay Roberts, consisting of store, stable and slaughter house, under one roof, were totally destroyed by fire. The place was occupied by Walter Crosbie, as a business stand. A valuable horse, which Mr. Crosbie purchased recently, perished in the flames. The building and stock were insured for $2,500. How the fire originated is at present unknown. Supt. Sullivan left for the scene by last evening’s train, and will hold an investigation into the cause.

BRUCE’S PASSENGERS

The Bruce reached Port aux Basques at 5.20 p.m. yesterday having had to contend with ice all the way. She brought a large mail and the following passengers:—H. H. Lovett, C A. Jerrett, W. R. Howley, J. Browning, Mrs. Browning, B. Friedman, J. P. Chetwynd, T. J. Ryan, J.M. Kent, Capt. H. Bull, H. Martinsen, J. Baxter, J. J. Howlett, A. M. Fleming. The express left at 7.30 p.m. and is due here early tomorrow morning.

BRUCE BOUND HERE

The Bruce had a hard time crossing the Gulf, yesterday steaming through heavy ice all the way. In butting the pans some of the planks were loosened and she began to leak. A wire was sent to headquarters, and the express which was to leave at 6 p.m was cancelled, and the Bruce ordered on here for repairs. She left Port aux Basques, last evening and is due here early tomorrow. We are informed that her injuries are only slight, and repairs are not likely to occupy longer than a day. She will be docked upon arrival.

CIGARETTE CASES

C. P. Eagan, Duckworth St., Robert Parsons, Hayward Ave., Geoffrey Healy, Carew St., William Dunn, Hayward Avenue, Miss Lush. William St., and Mrs. Coffee, Gower St., were before the magistrate yesterday, charged with selling cigarettes to two boys named King, aged 10 and 12 years. Miss Lush and Mrs. Coffee swore that as far as they believed, they did give the lads cigarettes, and the cases were dismissed. The others were each fined $10. Mr. Eagan testified that he did not sell them tobacco, but it was proved that they secured it at his shop, and he was fined as well as the others. For some time Mrs. King had been finding cigarettes in her boys’ pockets and she thought it best to acquaint the police. Supt. Sullivan detailed Sergt. Oliphant to work up the case, and yesterday trials were the result. The law dealing with this offence says the find shall-not be less that $10 or over $50, but the judge imposed the minimum amount as it was the first appearance of the defendants in court.

TRINITY CONGRATULATES HARBOR MAIN

Trinity, February 28th—Trinity extends hearty congratulations to Harbor Main and Temperance advocates generally on the glorious victory achieved. What about St. John’s ? Strike whilst the iron is hot.

EXPRESS GOES VIA PLACENTIA

In consequence of the Bruce coming to St. John’s, for repairs, the express last evening was cancelled. The service will not be interrupted, however, as the passengers and mail for Canada go out to Placentia by this morning’s train and will be taken to Louisburg by the Glencoe. Returning, the Glencoe will land passengers and mails at Port aux Basques if the ice permits.

HARBOR MAIN ELECTION

It is reported that certain irregularities have occurred in connection with the Harbor Main election; the most important one being in connection with the Ballot Papers.

These papers are said to have been printed, not in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

As Local Option election have been frequently held it is to be presumed that the Government is sufficiently acquainted with the routine not to make any serious blunders, if it has it merits severest censure.

It is said that the liquor dealers intend to protest. If they do, and their protest receives the sanction of the courts, it will only stimulate the District of Harbor Main to sterner and even more determined action. Harbor Main wants all grog shops within her borders closed, and has said so in clear and unmistakable terms.

Having so spoken, wise men will accept the decision. Next in wisdom to carrying off a victory with dignity, is the knowledge how to bear defeat gracefully.

SEALING

A few sealers arrived by last night’s train.

Monday a batch of sealers are expected from Random Sound.

The S. S. Prospero, Capt. Kean, sails for Wesleyville this evening if the ice permits, and will bring up several hundred sealers.

The D. P. Ingraham returned from Catalina yesterday afternoon with a load of men. She reports considerable ice north and in the vicinity of Cape Bonavista it was heavy.

Capt. Baxter Barbour arrived from Wesleyville by train Wednesday afternoon. He and his companion had a most unpleasant tramp though the country to Gambo. Today, on receipt of a message from Mr. W. C. Job, now in Liverpool, it will be decided where the Nimrod will go.

PERSONAL

Mr. H. H. Lovett will arrive by the express tonight.

Mr. C. A. Jerrett, who was visiting Canada, on business, returns by today’s express.

Mr. and Mrs. J Bowring are returning from their trip aboard by today’s express.

Mr. W. S. Cooksley and Miss May Cooksley left for Bay of Islands, by last evening train.

Messrs W. R. Howley and J M Kent, who were to Gloucester on legal business are returning by the express.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

Rev. C. V. Cogan will occupy the pulpit at the C. of E. Cathedral again this evening.

Four inebriates were arrested last evening, and taken to the station. They will be presented to His Honor this morning

The S. S. Silvia left New York at noon Wednesday, and is due here on Monday. She sails again about Thursday next.

At 6.30 last evening, Edward Mansfield created a disturbance at his father house, and Constable Baggs was called to arrest him.

Detective Byrne was working on the anonymous letter case, last night, at 8.30 had a lengthy interview with one of the ladies residing on Military Road.

There was a large attendance at the tea in Canon Wood Hall, yesterday afternoon. Rev. Canon Dunfield and Miss Ida Winter sang, and Master Hutchings gave a piano selection

The remains of Mrs. Moore, wife of the Rev. E. Moore, were interred at the West End cemetery, yesterday afternoon. Rev. W. R. Freeman, pastor of Alexander St. church; officiating. A large number of sympathizing friends attended..

Edward Rendell, who was in hospital at Ottawa, is now on the way home, being due at North Sydney by the I. C. R. , last night. He will arrive by the Glencoe, next trip. He has almost completely recovered from the effects of blood poison.

Mrs. Capt. George Jackman, of Bonclody St., yesterday afternoon lost her purse, containing five dollars and seventy cents, on Long’s Hill. Mrs. Bentley , who resides thereon, saw a boy pick it up and pocket it. He got away in a hurry, but Mrs. B. recognized him from her window and we would advise the lad to return the amount to Mrs. Jackman, without further trouble.

C. Parsons, who was injured in the hockey match with the Abegweits, has had the stitches removed from his arm He is not yet able to lose the limb, and in consequence, the Feildian-Victoria match for the championship is not likely to take place until the 11th.

BIRTHS

GREAVES—On Feb. 28th, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley W. Greaves.

SATURDAY MARCH 2ND, 1907

WEATHER REPORT

It was fairly fine along the line yesterday, though intensely cold . Last night the reports were:—

Port aux Basques—N. W. ; strong ; fine ; 10 above.

Bay of Islands— W., light; fine,; 4 above.

Gaff Topsails— W ; Light; fine; 3 above.

Bishop’s Falls— Calm ; fine; zero.

Clarenville— Calm ; fine; 8 above.

Whitbourne— N. W. ; light; fine, zero.

SPLENDID BANKER FOR CAPT. KENNEDY

Capt. Walter Kennedy, who had been visiting Boston, Gloucester and Lunenburg, to select a first-class banking schooner for Farrel Bros., St. Lawrence, returned to Holyrood, Thursday night. The captain was successful in the venture, procuring a vessel at Lunenburg. She is the Hispanola, of 112 tons net, built four years ago, and is well found in gear and sails. She will be one of the fastest among our fleet, Captain Kennedy taking 11 ½ knots out of her, under the foresail, on the passage down. Lunenburg was left at 2 p.m. on the 19th February and she would have reached St. Lawrence, Friday morning, but for ice. This year the Hispanola will be commanded by Capt. Kennedy, and will take 10 dories. The News wishes the captain as much success as in the past, with a little increase.

WANTED TO ENTER THE HOSPITAL

Michael Quirk, who arrived from Fortune, last week, presented himself at the hospital, last night, and attempted to force an entrance. Dr. Shea reasoned with him, but all to no purpose, and in the end was obliged to call the police. Detective Byrne responded and escorted Quirk to the police station at 9.30. He is evidently of unsound mind, and today will likely be examined by Dr. Rendell. A brother has been an inmate of the Insane Asylum for several years and from Michael’s actions last night, it would be wise for the authorities to send him there too, for a period at least.

LITTLE BOY BREAKS HIS LEG.

At 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon as the Globe Steam Laundry van was driving down Robinson’s Hill, the sleigh upset and the driver, Samuel Simmonds and a lad named John Janes, of Casey St, who was with him were thrown out. Janes fell under the sleigh and his right leg was broken. Simmonds righted the vehicle and placing the suffering lad in drove him to Dr. McPherson’s surgery on Rawlin’s Cross. The doctor administered splints and ordered the boy to the hospital and he was taken there in the ambulance.

CRAZY WOMAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

About 9 last night it was reported to Constable Quinlan that a woman named Keeley, of Water St. West , had attempted to take her life by cutting her throat with a razor. The officer investigated, and found that the woman, who is evidently suffering from mental aberration, had visited the West End Deanery and there tried to do away with herself. She was frustrated and the authorities notified. Officer Quinlan found the woman at her house and took her in charge. Later she was handed over to friends, who will look after her until this morning, when she will be examined by a doctor.

MARINE TRAGEDY FEARED

The Prospero brought word that a marine tragedy is feared to have occurred at Ramea. On Monday afternoon last, a boat containing four men could be seen sailing towards the shore, from Little River, nine miles distant. Soon after a terrible storm came on and the boat did not reach its destination. That night was one of the worst experienced for many years. An easterly gale with a blinding snow storm prevailed and the thermometer was below zero. The sea was terrible, and no open boat could live in it for any length of time. The blizzard was so fierce that the Prospero could not venture out of port, and the Glencoe was also held up. Next morning there was no abatement, but at noon the gale died out and the snow ceased falling, though the frost was as keen as ever. There was no sign of the boat, and although enquiries were made, no tidings of its occupants could be ascertained. Shortly after noon another boat, with four oarsmen set out in search of the other. They proceeded to the Outer Islands but whether they found any traces of the missing boat or the four men was not known when the Prospero left.

HARBOR GRACE NEWS

Mr. O. M. A. Kearney who unwell for the past fortnight was able to attend at the court today. His friends are glad to see him about again.

Mr. C. D. Garland, master cooper, has been confined to his home for a fortnight with a serious illness which is causing his family anxiety. It is be hoped the sufferer will soon return to health.

Mr. C. A. C. Bruce, representing the Canada Life Assurance Co., was in town this week. Mr. Willis Davis, Agent for Messrs R. Rutherford & Co. left for St. John’s by this morning train and is expected back Saturday night. Mr. W. A. Munn who was here on one of his periodical visits left for St. John’s by this evening train.

Messrs. Munn & Co. had a cable on Wednesday telling of the arrival at Pernambuco of their schooner Nellie Louise, Capt. M. Burke, after a passage of 454 days. Through a misinterpretation of a cable received a few days ago it was thought the vessel had reached her destination, but yesterday’s message sets matter straight. The S. S. Louise at 3 this afternoon towed out the brigt. Amy Louise, bound to Pernambuco with 4171 qtls codfish in 5220 packages. Finding the ice too heavy in the bay the vessel returned to port at 5 p.m.

Another fire occurred at Bay Roberts on Wednesday night at 10.30 p.m., the fire broke out in the premises owned by Mr. Walter Crosbie, formerly belonging to Mr. W. H. Bursell. Two stables, an oil store and a meat shamble with their contents, including a horse, were completely destroyed. A large quantity of hay, lumber and other articles were burned. The meat shambles was 60 feet long by 30 feet wide, and the two stables together, 100 long and 30 wide. About 20 pairs of blankets were destroyed in saving the residence.

Wednesday was an interesting day at the court here. A young man from Spaniard’s Bay summoned an elderly woman for abusive language on the street. The woman was proved the aggressor, but the cause of the contention was deemed trivial, and the Judge reserved judgement. A woman from Riverhood[sic] had some lads of that locality before His Honor on the charge of throwing stones and smashing some panes of glass in her window. The lads were convicted but the woman not wishing to punish the boys, the Judge again reserved judgement. Three parties from Riverhead at the instance of Constable Dooley, were up for breach of the Temperance Act, but the prosecution wishing to have additional witnesses, the hearing of these three cases was postponed till today . The hearing of two of the cases was resumed today, the third being withdrawn by the police. Witnesses in each case swore to having bought and drunk liquor at the house of defendants who were convicted. A fine of $50 or one month was imposed in each case. Lawyer Kearney labored hard on behalf of defendants to escape punishment, but the cases were palpable breaches of the Temperance Act and his arguments could not minimize the penalty. A number of dog owners who neglected to pay their dog taxes were present to show cause why they did not pay. Most of them could not give sufficient reason for delay and judgement was given against them for 80 cents and costs.

CORRESPONDENT Harbor Grace., Feb. 28th, 1907.

PERSONAL

Mr. J Winsor arrived by the Prospero

Mr. W. D. Reid is expected from Montreal by early next week.

Mayor Gibbs leaves for Harbor Main by this morning’s train on professional business.

Capt. Fitzgerald who was visiting his brother Capt. William at Carbonear, returned to town yesterday.

Twenty-five years ago today Mr. William Martin, of the Martin Hardware Company, was married at Plymouth, England. The silver wedding was celebrated last night at his residence on Rennie’s Hill Road. Mr. Martin has won a well-merited place of prominence amongst the commercial men of this city, and is still a comparatively young man. The News extends to him and his accomplished wife sincere congratulations upon the completion of a quarter of a century of married happiness, and expresses the confident hope that when the golden anniversary is reached it will find them hale and prosperous, surrounded by an ever increasing circle of sincere friends and well wishes. May the joys and successes of the past prove but the harbinger of greater blessings in the coming years.

PROSPERO RETURNS

The S. S. Prospero, Capt. Fitzpatrick returned from Western ports yesterday morning. She left here on the 20th February at 10 a.m. with a strong N. W. wind, which veered to the W and S W, when she reached Trepassey at 10 p.m. That night and the following day and night there was a strong south wind and dense fog. She made Placentia at 2 p.m. of the 22nd and had to remain 5 hours until the weather moderated to land a quantity of frozen herring for J Murphy & Sons. From Placentia to Port aux Basques and return to St. John’s frost and snow prevailed, and as a result all the harbors are frozen up which made the trip somewhat tedious. The following passengers came by her— Messrs. M. P. Cashin, Winsor, Ellefsen; Mrs. McDonald; Miss Stewart and 102 steerage.

COASTAL STEAMERS

Bowrings

Portia sails west Wednesday next and will make three trips.

Prospero has hauled over to Bowring’ south side premises. She lays up until April 15 and will receive a complete overhauling.

Reids

Glencoe left Placentia at 5 p.m. yesterday for Louisburg with 58 passengers.

Argyle left Burin at 7 a.m. yesterday for Placentia.

Bruce arrived at Placentia at 4.30 last evening from Port aux Basques and left again at 6 p.m. for this port.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

The West End sailor who wanted to demolish his father’s parlor on Tuesday night was before the magistrate yesterday; he was remanded for eight days.

A number of sealers from the Southern Shore arrived by the Prospero yesterday. Some laborers to work at Bell Island also came along.

This season it is much easier than for several passed to obtain banking crews, due, no doubt, to the good wages made last year. Already crews have been secured for the Hispanola and Campanula at St. Lawrence.

Yesterday a lad picked up a bundle of letters written in 1880 and 1881 by Otis F. Smith of Brandon, Vermont, and Harvey & Co. of this city. They were left with Mr. Branscombe, of Harvey & Co. from which the owner can get them.

Sliding over the city thoroughfares still continues, and an old woman was run down last night at the foot of Casey’s Street. The coaster’s name is known and he will likely be summoned.

Several men have already arrived from outports seeking berths to the ice. As all the crews have been filled it would be wise if those without berths would not come here as the trip only means useless expense.

Capt. Collins formerly of the Drummers Tax, will command the schooner Campanula at the bank fishery, this season. Capt. C. has been successful in other years, and it is hope he will be equally so this season.

Augustus Osmond, Chief of the S. S. Viking; Charles Lewis of the Aurora and J J Skinner of the Panther have been awarded chief certificates.

Thursday afternoon Munns brigt. Nellie Louise in tow of the S. S. Louise left Harbor Grace for Brazil. The steamer was unable to penetrate the ice, however, and both returned after a short while.

Farrell Bros., St. Lawrence , are now building two bait freezers at that place. They are also getting the bankers ready and have almost 100 men employed. About 500 tons of ice is being cut at St. Lawrence to supply the freezers.

H. D. Reid , Esq., who is now traveling Southern Europe in his new auto was at Marseilles on Tuesday and was due at Nice yesterday. Nice is a celebrated winter resort and attracts hundreds of tourists from all parts of the world. The auto drives in these countries are magnificent and many stretch forty miles and upward without a bend.

Rabbits have been very scarce about Harbor Main district this season, and are being sold here for 30 cents a pair.

The Bruce brought the passengers from Port aux Basques that were to connect with the Glencoe at Placentia for Louisburg. They numbered 58.

The St. Patrick’s Amusement Club will hold its annual dinner this year at Ferndale, Petty Harbor. It takes place after Lent and promises to be an enjoyable affair.

Capt. Kennedy and crew, that went to Gloucester to bring down a schooner, had to bare their arms at St. John N. B. and be vaccinated before crossing the border. Several of the men suffered from sore limbs as a result, but were well again before leaving for home.

The Bruce will go on dock this morning and repairs will likely be completed by tonight. She will sail again tomorrow afternoon.

Rev. Dr. Kitchen, Spiritual Director of the T. A. Society, will lecture to the members on Tuesday night after prayers. His subject will be “A Modern Prosecution,” of the church crisis in France.

The purse containing $5.70 lost on Wednesday by Mrs. Capt. Jackman was picked up yesterday on Parade St. by Sophie Mercer. It is believed the boy who was seen picking the purse up, reading the item in yesterday News, threw it on the street yesterday afternoon, fearing trouble. It has been returned to Mrs. Jackman.

BIRTHS

KENNEDY—On the 1st March a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. E. J Kennedy.

DEATHS

HICKEY—On March 1st, Annie youngest daughter of the late Laurence and Annie Haven, and beloved wife of William Hickey, she leaves a husband and six children to mourn their sad loss. Funeral on Sunday at 2.30 p.m. from her late residence 31 Belvedere St. Friends and acquaintances please attend without further notice. Boston papers please copy.

CURLIANA

On Monday the Taylor medal will be competed for.

The Terra Nova Club contested for Cowan medal yesterday. A lively interest was taken in the game, especially towards the close. The winner was A.H. Salter who totaled 27 points. The next were: T. Winter, 24; W. Martin, 22; W.H Duder and D. Duff, 21 each. At the conclusion, Mr. Winter presented the trophy and congratulated the winner on his victory. It is Mr. Salter’s first time holding this medal.

The members of the Micmac Club competed for the Wright medal yesterday after and last night. At the finish, F.W. Hayward and W. Shirran tied for first place with 22 each. A. Easterbrook, second, 20; J. Rooney, 17; and S. Ryall, 16. In the play-off between Messrs Shirran and Hayward, the latter came off victorious by 3 points and was presented with the medal.

MONDAY MARCH 4TH, 1907

GRAND LAKE FORCED BACK

The S. S. Grand Lake, which sailed at midnight Friday for Pools Island, returned yesterday afternoon, having been unable to get around Cape Bonavista. Crossing Conception Bay, heavy slob was encountered, and Bacalieu Tickle was frozen solid. She had to go on the outside, and even there was forced to “butt” her way along, as the ice was thick. At 4 p.m. she reached Cape Bonavista, but found the ice too heavy to proceed. The wind was then S. W. and the ice running off from the land and Capt. Cross expected to be able to continue during the night, but the wind veered round to the eastward, packing the ice in tighter than ever. The captain then headed for Catalina, and arrived at 6 p.m. Two hundred and seventy sealers were taken on board, and at 2 a.m. yesterday she left for St. John’s. When leaving Catalina heavy slob was running in and had she remained longer she probably would have been jammed.

NEW PURCHASE

Mr. C. A. Jerrett, who returned home, Saturday, from Canada, purchased the first class schooner J. F. Morton at La Have. The vessel is 62 tons register one year old and said to be a good sailer. She will prosecute the Labrador fishery, the coming summer. On Saturday, Mr. J. closed negotiations for another Canadian schooner.

WHALING

Saturday morning’s express brought Capt. Bull of the whaling steamer Cabot, and Capt. Martensen, of the Micmac. The latter crew also came along as the vessel is here, but Capt. Bull’s stopped off at Port aux Basques and will go on to Balena by the Glencoe to join their ship. They left Christiania on Feb.8th and were traveling continually up to Saturday morning. Capt. Christophersen of the Puma , and Capt. Davidson of the Lynx, and their crews, left home on Friday last and are due here about the middle of the month.

WEATHER REPORT

Saturday night and yesterday forenoon the weather was changeable along the railway. at Port aux Basques and vicinity it was soft and snowing; at Bay of Islands, cold drifting, and east from that point, raining. it hardened up last night, and at midnight the reports were :---

Port aux Basques—N. E. ;light ;27 above.

Bay of Islands—N. W. Fresh, fine, 8 above.

Gaff Topsails—N. E. Light, snowing, 20 above.

Bishop’s Falls—S. W. , light ; fine; 22 above.

Clarenville—N. E. fresh, drifting, 10 above.

Whitbourne—N. W. ; light ; fine ; 20 above.

AT THE R..C. CATHEDRAL

His Grace Archbishop Howley occupied the pulpit at the R. C. Cathedral, last night, and delivered an instructive sermon from the Gospel of the day. In the course of his remarks reference was made to gambling, which His Grace strongly condemned. The preacher also warned this congregation against taking part in what was absurdly called carnivals. In olden days carnivals—a series of feasts and games—were taken part in by most of the faithful before Ash Wednesday, but the entire 40 days of Lent were strictly and religiously observed. Our rink carnivals are but masked balls and hence were forbidden by the church. Attention was also called to the “chain of prayer” fake, which was being circulated. “Prayers” which threatened disaster etc., on those who refuse to say or further circulate them were being anonymously circulated, and some people had been victimized. The teaching of the church was against such things, unless authorized by the Bishop of the Parish, some other known Catholic Bishop or the Pope. His Grace closed by asking all to partake of the sacraments of Penance and the Holy Eucharist during the Holy Season which was fast passing.

OBITUARY

The death of Mrs. Emmanuel CHAFE at the Goulds early yesterday morning was very unexpected to her many friends. She retired on Friday night in best of health ass usual, but early Saturday morning was attacked with paralysis of the brain and remained unconscious until Sabbath morning early when she passed away. Interment takes place this afternoon. Many travelers on that road have had shelter, and by a warm fireside cheered up to face the journey to Petty Harbor, three miles distant, and all well miss her. It is a severe blow to her aged husband.

SEALING

The Grand Lake passed one bedlamer , yesterday.

Captain G. Hann and E. Bishop arrived by train, yesterday via Gambo.

The S. S. Nimrod will go to the Gulf and will probably sail for Channel on Thursday.

The shore train arrived Saturday night with a large number of sealers.

If the ice remains in on the land as at present the steamers for the “front” will all sail from St. John’s.

S. S. Kite, Gillam, sails for Channel at 10 this morning. She signed 80 men here, and will take 60 at the western port.

The shore train brought in six car loads of sealers, Saturday afternoon. They were mostly from Carbonear, Harbor Grace, Bay Roberts and vicinity.

The S. S. Aurora was out for a spin on the harbor, Saturday, and cut a channel. She is now berthed at Bowring Bros’, north side premises from where she will fit out.

The cross country local, which arrived at 10.30 Saturday night brought in 90 sealers, from Trinity Bay. The majority joined her at Clarenville, and when the train left dozens of others could be seen walking up the ice.

Fifty sealers arrived by special train, from Clarenville, at 2.30 p.m. yesterday. At 7 30 the cross country accommodation train arrived with 150 men, from Gambo, Alexander Bay and other northern points.

Eight hundred men will leave Greenspond, Newtown, Pools Island and neighboring places, this morning and will walk over the ice to Gambo, and come in by train. As the Grand Lake, was unable to get down, it is likely that a number of the older sealers will not go to the fishery.

The new main steam pipe for the Virginia Lake arrived by the Bruce, on Saturday, and will be placed in position, today. On Saturday, the boilers were tested, and, the work proved satisfactory. The Virginia will be one of the fastest ships out this spring and as this is Capt. J Kean’s first year in command his friends hope to see him return with a log load.

CAR ON FIRE

Shortly after leaving Glenwood Saturday morning, the baggage car of the cross country local train which reached town at night, was discovered to be on fire. Conductor Noseworthy, Baggageman Barrett, Mr. Powell and others worked assiduously in endeavoring to extinguish it. On reaching Gambo, a stream of water was applied, and within a few minutes the blaze was extinguished. The car was considerably damaged, but the baggage was not injured.

PERSONAL

Mrs. Eliza McDONALD, a native of this city, died in Sydney a few days ago at the age of 73. The funeral took place on the 21st. Mrs. McDonald, who was the widow of the late Neil McDonald, had lived in Sydney for many years.

Mr. Ernest W. Taylor, General Freight Agent of the Reid-Newfoundland Co., and Mr. John Crosbie, of Crosbie & Co., left yesterday week for Montreal to undergo operations for appendicitis. Their many friends will rejoice to learn that a telegram was received yesterday by Mr. S. K. Bell saying that the operation had been most successful and that the patients were doing splendidly.

COASTAL STEAMERS

Reids

Argyle arrived at Placentia at 7.30 a.m. yesterday, from western ports. She sails again this morning on the Merasheen route.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

The C. E. T. S. Meets in the Synod Hall, this evening.

Owing to the severe frost last week several of the water tanks along the railway line were frozen.

Saturday, Conception Bay was frozen over solidly and many persons walked to and from Bell Island.

Mr. Gibbs, who went to Harbor Main, Saturday morning , to plead in a civil case, returned by the shore train, at night.

There will be a missionary service in St. Thomas’s Church, on Friday evening, Rev. Canon Saunders will preach

A severe S. S. E. snow storm raged at Burgeo yesterday and last night. It was the worst for the season and be a serous drawback to fishing operations..

Capt. Darius Blandford came to town, Saturday to get the S. S. Bloodhound in readiness for the seal fishery. About 50 members of his crew also arrived.

During the sleet storm late on Saturday night some of the street cars became jammed and a couple did not reach the station until after 1 a.m. yesterday. In some places there was an inch of ice on the rails.

A ten year old boy was run down on Holdsworth St. Saturday afternoon, by Z Cox’s horse. It was thought at first that he was seriously injured, but he soon recovered and was able to walk home.

According to latest figures received by the Finance and Customs Department there is an extraordinary shortage in the Norwegian catch to date this year. The total catch up to February 26th last year amounts to 10 millions. Up to March 1st, the catch was just over one-third, 3 ½ millions, the figures are :–

Feb. 26th 1906 March 1st 1907

Lofoten 2,800,000..........1,200,000

Others 7,200,000..........2,300,000

Total 10,000,000........3,500,000

There was no news of the S. S. Glencoe reaching Louisburg, up to last midnight. She left Placentia Friday evening last, but evidently has to make a wide detour to avoid the ice, else she would have reached her destination before this.

Complaints come from Trinity East relative to the handling of the mails. It seems that there are already 2,000 people in the vicinity and that all the mail matter has to be opened and handled in the Trinity office before it reaches the office of distribution. Our correspondent urges that the mail in the future be made up at St. John ’s and forwarded direct in order to avoid this trouble.

The S. S. Bruce arrived Saturday morning, and went on dock. The repairs will not be completed until tomorrow afternoon. when she will sail direct for Louisburg.

Saturday night when the shore train arrived, the sealers took charge of the baggage car to get out their luggage. Two of them fell fighting, and the police had to be called for to put a stop to the proceedings.

Supt. Sullivan who was at Bay Roberts making an enquiry into the cause of the fire, which destroyed Walter Crosbie’s place on Wednesday, returned Saturday night. The investigation is not yet completed.

Drunkenness was more evident, Saturday night than for several weeks. The police had all they could to quiet disturbers and before 11 o’clock made 11 arrests. One was released, Saturday night, seven yesterday, and the other three—old offenders—will come up for trial, this morning.

DEATHS

CHAFE—Suddenly, at the Goulds, Bay Bulls Road, on Saturday morning, March 3rd, Lucilla Ann beloved wife of Emmanuel Chafe, aged 63 years. Funeral will take place today, Monday, at 3 o’clock. Friends will accept this notice.

TUESDAY MARCH 5TH, 1907

BOY DROWNED AT PLACENTIA

Passengers arriving from Placentia, by the night’s train, bring word of a drowning accident which occurred there, yesterday afternoon, the victim being the 7 year old son of Mr. James Collins, Tidewater. The sad event occurred at the “Swans”—a place known to all visitors at Ye Ancient Capital . The Messrs.Wise were engaged hauling out fire wood, and the lad was standing on a runner of the catamaran, when it went through the ice and the load toppled over driving him under the surface. The men attempted to rescue him, but were unsuccessful. A crowd soon collected, and no time was lost in cutting away the ice, but when the body was recovered life was extinct. The fatality cast a gloom over the town, as the child was known to most all of the residents. The parents are almost distracted over the happening.

ATTEMPTED LARCENY

Yesterday afternoon a larceny was attempted on board a schooner at Franklin wharf, and but for the timely arrival of the captain, the thieves would have succeeded. The vessel is being looked after by Capt. Levi Button, who left after dinner to transact business. Upon returning, he went to the cabin, and was more than surprised to find two young men there putting the ships side lights into a bag. Both ran up the companion-way and escaped. Button grabbed their caps as they were going and handed them over to the police, when he reported the matter. A description of the matter was also given, and Constable Lawlor has been detailed to work up the case.

NAUTICAL

S. S. Silvia is now due from Halifax.

There is yet no sign of the S. S. Ulunda.

Brigt. Clementine, Tucker, sails this morning for Lisbon.

Schooner Olive, Courtenay, had arrived at Barbados, all well, passage 21 days.

Brigt. Devonia, Noseworthy, left Pernambuco on the 29th February for this port.

PERSONAL

Hon. E. Dawe returned from Bay Roberts last night.

Mr. P Power, of Dunville, arrived in town last night.

Mr. J. W. Hiscock came over from Brigus yesterday.

Capt. T. Bonia, M. H. A., arrived from Placentia by last night’s train.

Capt. Tucker, of the Clementine, who was visiting friends at Harbor Grace, returned to town yesterday.

Mr. David Griffiths, of Fox Harbor, who has been spending a vacation at his home, returns to New York by the Silvia to resume duties.

Mr. F Rioux, Supt. of the Reid-Newfoundland Co., had a message yesterday from Montreal , from Mr. E. G. Taylor, the company’s G. F. A. , saying that he was doing remarkable well after Saturday last’s operation for appendicitis.

COASTAL STEAMERS

Bowrings

Portia sails West at 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Reids

Argyle leaves Placentia this morning on the Merasheen route.

Glencoe is due at Placentia tomorrow a.m.

ALONG THE LINE

The 6 p.m. train yesterday was taken out by Conductor Penney. Only a few passengers left.

The shore train arrived at 10.20 bringing, Hon. E. Dawe, Capt. T. Bonia, W. Parsons, C. A. C. Bruce, T. Fitzgerald, and about 160 sealers.

The cross country express arrived at this a.m. with about 200 sealers.

WEATHER REPORT

Excellent weather was expected along the line yesterday, it being fine and mild all day. It continued fine last night, and at midnight the reports were :—

Port aux Basques—N. W. ; light ; fine ;30 above.

Bay of Islands—Calm ; fine ; 12 above.

Gaff topsails—N. W. ; light ; fine ;1 above.

Bishop’s Falls—N. W. light ; fine ; 3 above.

Clarenville—Calm ; fine ; 20 above.

Whitbourne—N. E. , light, fine, 10 above.

SUPREME COURT

FULL BENCH

Howlett vs, Reid. This was an application for a new trial.

Furlong, K. C. , for appellant, is heard, as also J. A. NcNeily, for respondent. Court takes time to consider. Court adjourned till this morning at 11.

SEALING

The Nimrod’s crew signs this morning at Job’s.

The Labrador’s crews commence signing today at Baird Gordon & Co.

The Viking’s crew finished signing last night. She sails for Channel at 8 a.m. tomorrow.

The Newfoundland crossed the harbor yesterday to take on board supplies.

The Express arrived this morning at 1 bringing about 200 men from Gambo and vicinity.

Twelve hundred men will sign at Bowring’s premises, for the seal fishery this spring.

The Leopard’s crew of 103 men signed yesterday. She sails for Channel at 2 this afternoon and from there will clear for the ice-fields.

About 150 sealers arrived from various ports of Conception Bay by the shore train last night. They mostly form the crew of the S. S. Viking.

S. S. Kite sailed for Channel yesterday. She found the ice of the harbor between Baine Johnson’s and Baird’s to heavy and the Aurora had to break it for her.

The first of the men who are walking in from Greenspond and nearby places reached Gambo last night. About three hundred are expected there this morning, who will come out by special train.

The News has been requested to suggest to the Fishery Department the advisability of securing information of the winds and weather for the benefit of the sealers for the next few days. The reports would be of great benefit to the Captains.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

The final competitions for the Outerbridge Shield takes place at the C. L. B. Headquarters, this evening:–the trophy will be presented next week.

The S. S. Cheronea, reported elsewhere, this morning, is owned by the S. S. Cheronea Co. Ltd., (W. Thomason & Co. Liverpool.) She is 3,189 tons gross, 2060 net and is 10 years old.

Capt. J. C. Taylor, of the schooner M. J. Taylor, arrived at Carbonear last week, from Gibraltar, to spend some time there for the benefit of his health. Capt. Taylor contracted fever while on a voyage up the Mediterranean, and is still suffering from its effects.

One drunk was arrested last night, he is an old offender.

Mr. W. D. Reid is expected to arrive from Canada, by the Glencoe.

Misses Whiteway and Murphy, recently of the Royal Stores, have opened a dress making establishment in the West End.

The annual sealers service takes place at the C. E. Cathedral tomorrow evening at 7.30. The Rev. Canon Saunders will preach.

Repairs to the Bruce will be completed this afternoon when she will undock. She sails direct to Louisburg at noon tomorrow.

Some of the sealers that arrived last night, were unable to find their ships owing to the lateness of the hour and would have remain all night on the street but that the police found boarding houses for them.

E. Day while installing electric wires in Pitts’ new building yesterday fell a distance of 12 feet. His head struck the floor and he was picked up unconscious. He was attended by Dr. MacPherson, who dressed his wounds, which were not serious and despatched him to his home on Hayward Avenue.

“Limnings in the Legislature” by G. have been received, but are unavoidably held over until tomorrow owing to the press of matter.

The members of the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds with their friends are holding a dinner at the Balmoral Hotel tonight.

Rev. Dr. Kitchen lectures tonight after prayers to the members of the T. A. Society, the subject being “A modern persecution.”

The B. I. S. will attend Last Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, St. Patrick’s Day. The panegyric on the apostle will be delivered by Rev. Fr. Coady.

The crew of the S. S. Adventure will arrive here from Conception Bay points on the 7th March.

By an inadvertence in our report of the Fast Line debate, it appears that Mr. Blandford was not present when the vote was taken. Mr. B. remained and voted with the others whose names were recorded against the measure.

The S. S. Glencoe arrived at Louisburg at 5 p.m. Sunday, all well. She left again at 4 p.m. yesterday, with mail and passengers for Placentia and is due there tomorrow morning.

The railway line right thought to Port aux Basques is at present in fine running condition, and the trains are making good time. When ice conditions in the Gulf permit the cross country service will again be run on schedule time.

The schooner Jubilee, Captain Isaac Carter, is now fitting out for the seal fishery at Channel. She will be the only sealing vessel to prosecute the voyage, this season, and will not sail until late this month owing to the heavy ice pack in the Gulf.

MECHANICS SOCIETY

The St. John’s Mechanic’s Society held its 80th annual meeting last night, which was largely attended. Ten new members were added to the roll. The treasurers’ report showed the society to be in good financial condition having a handsome balance to its favor after meeting all outstanding liabilities. After the adoption of the report, Mr. James J. Norris, chairman of the conducting committee, took the chair and installed the following officers for the ensuing year: - Mr. Mogue Power, President, re-elected; Mr. Martin J. Doyle, Vice-President, elected; Mr. Edward Doheny, 1st Asst. V.P., elected; Mr. A.H.O. Keefe, 2nd Asst. V.P., re-elected; Mr. W. Myrick, 1st Treasurer, re-elected; Mr. James Beck, 2nd Treasurer, re-elected; Mr. Thomas Dunn, 3rd Treasurer, elected; Mr. James A. Leahey, Secretary, re-elected; Mr. John Ryan, Grand Marshall, elected. The following votes of thanks were unanimously adopted: to the retiring officers Mr. John Sutherby, Mr. James Goodland; to the editors and proprietors of the daily newspapers and to the chairman and his assistants for the efficient manner in which they conducted the business of the meeting. The following were appointed auditors: Messrs. Jas. J. Norris, M. Colbert and Wm. Hickey……… [remainder of article not photocopied]

WEDNESDAY MARCH 6TH, 1907

CARBONEAR NEWS

Since our last report Carbonear harbor has put on a mantle of Icelandic texture. Today a sheet of ice may be seen sufficient in strength to bear up the stoutest son of Anak.

At the last meeting of the United Towns Electrical Co., it was decided to extend the benefits of their enterprise to the neighboring settlements of Bay Roberts and Spaniard’s Bay. No doubt the pecuniary advantages following this project will fully warrant the extension.

A series of special services are being conducted at the Methodist church by Rev. T. B. Darby, B. A., assisted by Revs. E. Baines and L. Davis.

It was not correct as stated by the “Herald” a few days ago, that seals was taken at Crocker’s Cove. A friend holding an interview with that august personage whom the “Herald” quoted as having killed two, informs us that no such creation of the animal kingdom has been seen in the vicinity this season.

Messrs. Peter Keough and P. Hogan are busily employed just now storing their annual supply of ice from the pond near the beach. The dept of the frozen liquid is about sixteen inches, prima facie evidence, certainly of the refrigerating character of robustic Neptune.

Capt. Joseph C Taylor arrived to his home this week and is now in the hands of our local doctors. It will be remembered that Capt. Taylor was taken ill about three months ago while on his way from Spain to Mexico in the barque M. J. Taylor, and was obliged to land at Gibraltar hospital to seek medical aid. He has been there ever since until about three weeks ago when his health permitted him to journey homeward. His many friends hope that by careful attention on behalf of physicians and sympathetic nursing he will regain his wonted health.

On the 28th February, after an acute illness of short duration, the wife of Jno. Moore passed away in her 63rd year. A husband and five sons, the eldest of whom is Rev. Job Moore of Petites, are left to mourn the loss of their best earthly friend.

Some hundred of Terra Nova’s stalwart sons congregated here on Saturday awaiting the despatch of the Saturday afternoon express to the city, whither they go to join their respective steamers for the ice fields. Contingents from every cove on the coastal line of the Bay de Verde district made up the crowd.

The collectors for the new building fund of the Methodist body have started on their mission, and are anticipating a hearty response at the hands of the congregation. It is conceded that the incipient stages of theoretical reasoning are at last passed and the time for real effort of a practical kind is now the order of the day. The subscription list has been headed by the firm of Jno. Rorke & Sons for $1,000.

At the Methodist church on Sunday evening a memorial service was conducted by the Rev. T. B. Darby, B. A., pastor of the church. An appropriate sermon based on the words of St. John’s Gospel, 14 chap. 1-3 vs. was delivered by the pastor, in language tender and optimistic. The choral worship was in strict keeping with the character of the service. “Vital Spark”, the dying Christian’s anthem and “Jerusalem My Glorious Home”, were among the choir’s selections, both compositions being rendered with marked expression. “Crossing the Bar,” was very beautiful sung by Mrs. J Duff, followed with “Blessed are the Dead”.

The staggering blow dealt to the rum traffic by the Hr. Main electorate was an immensely just one, and merits the commendations of all men having the betterment of humanity at heart. That the curse would be driven out, none doubted for a moment, but few, if any, were prepared for such a walk over majority as the returns showed. The vote will undoubtedly have an incitant [sic] influence in the city’s temperance organization, spurring them on towards the goal which all haters of the intoxicating cup desire to reach. In the meantime we trust that those twenty-two individuals of Hr. Main district whose “licensed to sell” has been consumed by the quickening fires of rising temperance sentiment, will hew out for themselves a more conscientious means of obtaining a living that they have hitherto enjoyed.

CORRESPONDENT

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

His Excellency the Governor in Council has been pleased to appoint Mr. Jonathan Young, to be a member of the Road Board for Wild Bight, District of Twillingate, in place of Mr. Abraham Roberts, resigned.

Secretary’s Office, March 5th , 1907.

PERSONAL

Dr. W. H. Webber, of Bay of Islands, is at present in the city.

Capt. Walter Kennedy came to town from Holyrood yesterday, on business. He returns again today.

Mr. Young, manager of the Singer Sewing Machine Co., left by train yesterday for points in Conception Bay, on business.

Messrs. F. C. Barnes, chief of the Newfoundland and A. Forward, second of the Nimrod have been awarded certificates of competency by the local board of examiners.

NAUTICAL

Schooner Excelda, Lewis, reached Halifax , yesterday, after a long passage.

Barqt. Ich Dien leaves Pernambuco, this evening, for St. John’s district. She intends calling at Barbados for molasses, but the supply there is limited.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

About 20 laborers left by the Bruce, yesterday to work in the mines at Sydney.

The S. S. Nimrod, Capt. Baxter Barbour, sails tomorrow, for Channel, from which port she clears for the Gulf fishery.

The S. S. Virginia Lake went on dock, yesterday morning, to have some slight repairs effected before sailing for the seal fishery.

The schooner Checkers, Rumsey, is now due from Oporto, but is evidently unable to reach port, owing to the ice now on the land.

A slight fire occurred in the saloon of the S. S. Ranger, yesterday afternoon; it was extinguished before serious damage was done.

From Fogo we learn that, owing to the ice being tight on the land, less seals have been taken, this year, than for many seasons.

There is still no word of Ulunda now overdue from Liverpool. It will be impossible for her to steam through the ice at present on the coast.

There was no news of the Glencoe reaching Placentia up to last midnight. She is evidently being detained by the storm, but should arrive this afternoon.

Sealers from Bonavista Bay, yesterday, say that the ice is very heavy in all parts of the bay. The walking to Gambo was excellent and the men made good time.

A sealer, who arrived in town Sunday lost a purse containing $5.40 on Water Street, yesterday morning. He did not recover it up to last evening, and was at a great inconvenience in consequence.

It is said that when the mounted police force is re-organized, Sergt. Noseworthy will be placed in charge, the older members of that body ,now in the city, are “Head”, Collins, Dawe, Const, Byrne and Savage, and Capt Kean of the West End fire department.

A fireman, who struck town by the Bruce joined one of the sealers soon after, and yesterday was charged with stealing a pair of pants and some other articles from a companion. He denied the theft, but others on the steamer believe him guilty, and his actions of the next day or two will be watched.

The Thompson liner, Cheronea, which was reported as being damaged by ice in yesterday News arrived at Placentia at 8 a.m. yesterday. She is not seriously injured, but is leaking somewhat. Temporary repairs will be effected at Placentia and the ship will continue her voyage to St. John N. B. when opportunity offers.

Crosbie schooner, Director, Capt. Moore, has reached Lisbon from Catalina, after an exceedingly hard trip. Most of her sails were blown away, on the voyage.

The S. S. Bruce came off dock yesterday morning and sailed in the afternoon for Louisburg. Going down the harbor she cut through the ice with ease, and opened up a large channel. The ice was several inches in thickness.

Monday afternoon a little girl named Murphy was bitten by a dog at the foot of Sudburry St. which place is infested with several worthless mongrels. A doctor had to be called to cauterize the wound which bled profusely, the matter has been reported to the police, and the dog will be shot.

Mr. M. Drover, arrived by yesterday afternoon’s train.

The town was quiet, last night and not a single arrest was made.

A large number of sealers have not yet left home, and are not expected here before Friday.

Mr. Jabez Le Grow arrived by the shore train yesterday afternoon, on a business visit.

Capt. Henry Dawe, of the S.S. Adventure, has been very ill for some time past and it not yet fully recovered.

The police had a hard time in last night’s storm. They were given relief every hour, however, by order of the inspector.

Last night there were 100 men at Gambo, who had walked from Wesleyville and vicinity, to take the train. About 200 more are expected there, this morning, which will be the last coming from that section.

BIRTHS

WHITE—At 133 LeMarchant Road on March 4th, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. W. White.

THURSDAY MARCH 7TH 1907

Fr. McGRATH’S NARROW ESCAPE

A gentleman from Portugal Cove who arrived in town last night informed us that the Rev. J. J. McGrath, the beloved Parish Priest of Bell Island had a narrow escape from drowning yesterday afternoon. Shortly after dinner, Fr. McGrath, accompanied by his driver set out for Portugal Cove. The distance is three miles and they were half way when the ice broke from under them and the horse and sleigh went through . A man named Greely who was nearby at the time of the mishaps ran to their assistance. The two men after much difficulty succeeded in reaching firm ice and were endeavoring to rescue the animal. With Greely’s help the horse was fished out and all hurried back to the Island. It was a close call. Fr. McGrath hosts of friends will be sorry to learn of the occurrence but delighted that he escaped with his life.

SILVIA PUTS BACK

The S. S. Silvia left Bay Bulls yesterday morning at 8.30 and attempted to steam down the shore. The ice was found too heavy and at 2.30 Harvey & Co. received a message that she was obliged to return to Bay Bulls. The wind last evening veered around and packed the ice tight on the land and until it moves off, it will be impossible for the Silvia to leave her present position.

Mr. REID RETURNS

W. D. Reid Esq., who has been in Montreal for the last eight weeks returned by yesterday’s express and is looking well after his trip. Mr. Reid reports heavy snow falls in Western Canada, holding up the railway but in the East the conditions are similar to ours. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Reid, Sr. we understand are enjoying very good health.

ASYLUM REPORT

Inspector Gerneral McCowen, who was appointed by the Government to hold an investigation into certain alleged irregularities at the Insane Asylum has completed his work and presented his report to the Colonial Secretary. The report is rather lengthy containing the evidence of a large number of witnesses. What action the Government will take in the matter is at present unknown.

WEATHER REPORT

Much better weather was experienced along the railway yesterday, than in the city, and last night’s storm did not reach beyond Topsail. The following are the latest reports

Port aux Basques—E. ; light ; fine ; 20 above.

Bay of Islands—E., : light ; fine ; 24 above.

Gaff Topsails—W. ; light ; fine; 20 above..

Bishop’s Falls—N. E. ;light ; fine ; 22 above.

Clarenville—N. E. ; light ; fine ; 24 above.

Whitbourne—N. E. ; light ; fine ; 24 above.

COVE PEOPLE ACTED

A resident of Portugal Cove, who came to town, yesterday, says, it was the people of the Cove who rang bells and fired guns, on Saturday night last, hoping to direct Bailiff Kelly and his companion on their return from the Island. The bells of the Anglican and Methodists churches pealed their loudest from 7. 30 to 10.15 while Mr. Hibbs and others were prominent with their firearms. Lights were also displayed by residents of the Cove, who knew the travelers were out. Hardly a day passes in winter that these good folk do not extend their hospitality to travelers crossing to and from the Island. Often they risk their lives and property to benefit others but they seldom or never receive recognition. The brave work of Hibbs and a few others, last fall, when a boat upset, will long be remembered by livers of this historic settlement, who say their efforts should be appreciated in some tangible form. Others are ever ready to extend the helping hand also, and if a mead of praise be given those who are really deserving should receive it.

PERSONAL

Dr. Paterson, who has been in Montreal the last month, returned to town by yesterday express.

Mr. C. J. Jerrett arrived from Brigus by last night’s train , and will remain a few days on business.

Mr. Frank Pike, eldest son of Capt. James Pike, and Bank Manager at Cumrose, Alberta, was married on Tuesday at Wetaskiwin.

The Transfer Committee of the Methodist Church of Canada meets today at Toronto. It is said that amongst those to be transferred from the Newfoundland Conference will be the Rev. J. E. Peters, M. A. Secretary of conference, and the Rev. Anthony Hill, of Pouch Cove.

John J Stewart, editor of the Halifax Herald, and President of the Herald Publishing Co., died on Wednesday, Feb. 27th. Some days ago, Mr. Stewart sustained burns by the overturning of a lamp in his room. No man in Halifax was better liked than Mr. Stewart, and none was more deservedly popular. His death will be sincerely mourned by a very large circle of friends.

The Rev. Charles Hackett, the able and popular Superintendent of George Street Church, has received an urgent and repeated invitation to a prominent Ontario Church in secession to one of most eminent of the Canadian Methodist clergymen. We rejoice to learn that he has declined the invitational. St John’s cannot afford to lose men of the caliber of the Rev. Charles Hackett.

HARBOR GRACE NEWS

There is now a great scarcity of coal in town and many persons are seeking personal influence to secure a small quantity where it can be had.

A son and heir was born this morning to Mr. And Thomas Walsh, of Riverhead.

Mr. C. D. Garland, whose illness was chronicled in former notes is now much improved in health and judging from present appearances it will not take long before he regains his former health.

Messrs. Allan Ebsary, his son William and Carbery arrived by Monday afternoon’s train to attend to their annual assignments of business in connection with the manufacture of seal oil at Messrs Murray & Crawford’s.

Mr. Joseph Ross has made some improvements at his grocery store recently, another counter has been seen along the western side of the shop, to meet the requirements of his increasing business. The shop has now a bright and more commodious appearance, and next week when Mr. Paul Higgins does the requested paper hanging in his best style, the store will present quite a creditable showing.

Mr. Thomas Kehoe, of Riverhead, who returned from Bell Island on Saturday night, having accompanied home his son who was injured while working at the mine. On Sunday morning Mr. Kehoe not feeling well remained at home and suggested that his wife should go to Mass, which she did. When Mrs. Kehoe returned home she found her husband had gone to bed, and asking him if he felt worst, he complained of feeling pain about the heart. Recommending a dose of medicine, Mrs. Kehoe hastened to procure it, and when she returned to her husband found him almost if not quite dead. Father Finn was summoned, but before he arrived at the sick man’s home the latter had passed away. Deceased was about forty or fifty years old.

The guessing contest at Mr. M. T. Jones’ store closed on Saturday night , since when speculation was rife as to who would be the possessor of the clock. The clock was a clear, gift presented to the person guessing the nearest to the time when the clock would stop running down. The clock is an eight day one was wound up at 9 a.m. Saturday , Feb. 23rd. and stopped at 12.22 ½ p.m. Monday March 4th. Miss Susie Nichols is the recipient of Mr. Jones’ present, having recorded her guess as 12.15 p.m., just 7 ½ minutes out. Mr. Otto Grimm came next, his guess being 12:40, a difference of 17 ½ minutes. Mr. Paul Higgins came third registering noon on Monday, a shortage of 22 ½ minutes “A cent’s worth of tinned tacs” was away behind in the list of competitors.

The congregation at the Cathedral at 10 a.m. Mass Sunday listened to another edifying sermon from Bishop March. His lordship took his text from Proverbs, 1 ch. 8 vs. “My son hear the instructions of thy father and forsake not the law of thy mother.” The discourse may be said to be a continuation of that of the previous Sunday, which dealt with the duties of parents to their children. Now the relative obligations of children to parents were set forth in a manner which could not fail to impress all thoughtful persons. The preacher said of the duties of parents to their children were responsible, the obligations of children to parents were equally great. The honor and respect due to parents may be considered under three headings, duty, gratitude, interest duty, because it was commanded thought the thunderings and lightings at Mount Sinai, gratitude, because of benefits received, which if they could not be repaid, should find recognition through honor and respect, interest, because of the blessings vouchsafed to dutiful children and because their salvation depended upon obedience to the command. The Bishop showed how we are commanded to love our neighbors as ourselves , and thought we should love our parents better than ourselves. Not only were his words directed to younger children but those who were grown up and were parent themselves, were also included. If children nowadays, because of advantages not to be availed of in the past, considered their parents old fashioned and odd, they should remember the old folk were hard working people who had made sacrifices in order to advance their children and would be willing to make further sacrifices for their benefit, their indebtedness and repay with love, honor and respect.

CORRESPONDENT

Harbor Grace, March 5th, 1907.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

The crew of the S. S. Virginia lake will likely sign tomorrow.

Capt. W. Martin of Perlican is at present in the city on business.

The W. Harkins Co. is now playing in St. John N. B.

Const. Baggs resigned from the police force yesterday; two others will follow shortly.

His Grace Archbishop Howley again occupied the pulpit at the Cathedral, last night, and delivered an able sermon.

On Wednesday the boys of St. Bon’s College were given a half holiday in honor of the hockey team having won the cup.

Most of the sealing steamers are now ready for the voyage. As all will likely sail from St. John’s, Monday morning next promises to be exciting.

A private wire was received last evening, that considerable ice is on the coast at Channel. The floe in the Gulf is heavy, and the belief is that the steamers will not be able to get far up.

The Viking and Leopard which left yesterday for Channel, must have got a severe drubbing in last night’s storm. It is possible however that they made harbor before it came on.

A live seal could be seen enjoying itself on the ice off A Harvey’s premises, yesterday afternoon. It played about for nearly half an hour without molestation and was watched by scores of citizens.

The storm that began last night, and is still raging, is one of the worst for the season. Heavy drifts are piled along the city thorough-fares, and the sweepers were out all night keeping the car tracks clear. The county roads are certainly blocked, and the milk suppliers will have a difficult time reaching town.

Edward Rendell , of the C. L. B. band who developed blood poison and was also attacked with rheumatism at Ottawa, returned by yesterday’s express. He has almost completely recovered, but is weak from the effects of confinement at the hospital. A week or so of his native air will make him feel as well as ever. Edward says he will never forget the attention given him by the Ottawa and others.

Brigt. Clutha arrived at Pernambuco yesterday after a passage of 32 days all well.

Miss Neville who was a passenger on the Silvia came in overland last evening.

One drunk was arrested last night, and this morning he will go before the Magistrate.

Two trains from Gambo, with sealers will arrive today. One is due at noon the other at 5 p.m.

Passengers leaving by today’s express will connect with the Bruce at Port aux Basques.

The several vessels now due here must be meeting rough weather, and are evidently prevented from making port owing the ice barrier.

One case of scarlet fever was reported yesterday in a house on Hayward Avenue. There five cases now in the city and four houses quarantined.

John Connor, of St. Bon’s College, Joshus[sic] Banister, and Harold Hipper, C. E. Orphanage, have been discharged from the fever hospital, as they are recovered from their illness.

Mr. B. Chown, traveling for the N. F. Clothing Factory returned to town by last night train.

The annual service for sealers takes place in the Anglican Cathedral, this evening at 7.30 p.m. all outport men are invited.

A captain for the S. S. Vanguard has not yet decided on. Yesterday Baine Johnson cabled the Scotland firm for instructions and until a reply is received a selection will not be made.

Last night five young men of the West End were brought to the police station and questioned as to the attempted robbery at Franklin’s wharf Monday last. The forthcoming evidence was forthcoming and the suspects were released from custody.

Surveyor Wheately , who was at Placentia surveying the S. S. Cheronea in the interest of Lloyds came to town last night.

The S. S. Glencoe arrived at Placentia from Louisburg at 7.30 a.m. yesterday after a 39 hours run, bringing the following passengers :– W.D. Reid, Dr. Paterson, C. Montgomery, O. Liver, Mr.

and Mrs. Pitts, E. Rendell, H. A. McDonald, J. J. Boyles, F. A. Jerrett, K. Beates, J. E. Whiteway, S. Shaw, P. G. Armour, the express arrived at 1.30 p.m. yesterday

A letter from Capt. Baker of the sealing schooner Edith R. Balcom, written at sea and dated Nov. 24th. was received yesterday. Capt. Baker says that on that date his vessel has 221 skins, and the Alice Gertrude, 340. On Nov. 12th the Agnes Donohoe had 209, and on Nov. 9th the Baden Powell had 101. The Alice Gertrude spoke the Beatrice Corkim on Nov. 17th with 150 skins and the E. B. Marvin with 30. . The Edith R. Balcom made the trip hence to the sealing grounds first 3 days one of the fastest passages yet recorded.—Hx Chronicle.

FRIDAY MARCH 8TH , 1907

BAINE JOHNSTON’S SEALING CAPTAINS

The inability of Captain William Winsor Sr., to go to the ice, causes changes in the captains of Baine Johnston’s steamers. Capt. Darius Blandford, of the Bloodhound, will now command the Vanguard; Capt. W. Winsor, M. H. A. , of the Greenland, will be transferred to the Bloodhound, and Capt. D. Bragg, of the Southern Cross, will command the Greenland. A captain to succeed Capt. Bragg will be decided on today

SEALING

The belated Carbonear train brought in 170 sealers last night. and the shore train 90 others.

The Nimrod, Capt. B. Barbour, did not sail yesterday, she will get away about 9 this morning.

About 500 sealers are yet to arrive in town, they will if weather conditions permit, reach here by tonight.

The Walrus is now ready to proceed to the fishery, and should opportunity offer she will sail and clear from a northern port.

It was reported Wednesday afternoon that the S. S. Viking which sailed Wednesday for Channel had met with mishap in the storm. The report is incorrect as Hon. E. R. Bowring told a News reporter last evening that he had heard nothing of her since she left port.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

One prisoner only was jailed last night.

Mr. M. P. Cashin leaves for Cape Broyle by the Portia, this morning.

The S. S. Wobun is now at Halifax; she will lay up several weeks.

Captain Hicks, of Catalina, is at present in the city, and leaves for Canada, next week to purchase a new vessel.

A sealer named Delaney, of Bay Roberts, reported to the police, last evening, that he lost his bag of clothes, while coming to the city.

There was a large attendance at the tea in Canon Wood Hall, yesterday afternoon; Misses Strang, Martin and Rev. Canon Dunfield sang.

The city streets were in a fearful condition yesterday and last night, in places the water and slush being knee deep. The council had a large staff of men employees shoveling drains but the force was not sufficient to do the work.

Messrs. J. C. Crosbie and E. Taylor, who were operated on by Dr. Armstrong, at the Montreal General Hospital, last week, are rapidly recovering. They expect to leave the hospital on Thursday next.

Only one street car track was cleared yesterday, and but a half service was kept up all day. Last night the employees were at work clearing the other tracks, and matters will be in perfect working order today.

Patrick Hynes, of Norris Arm, whose right leg was broken five weeks ago by a tree falling on it was discharged from the hospital yesterday. He was driven to the station, to proceed home, but learned that the train did not go north. He leaves the first opportunity.

Captain Kennedy and crew of the schooner Lucile, whose rescue in mid-ocean was noted in this paper, last week , were picked up by the steamer Roma, on Feb 18th ,bound for New York to Marseilles. The Lucile had encountered terrible weather and was slowly sinking when the Roma came in sight and took off the men.

Mr. H. A. Lovett, who is at present in the city, has recently been appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia a K. C. His marked ability will entitle him to the Honor. May he live long to worthily wear it.

A Fredericton despatch says:— C. M. Manning, manager of the Bank of Nova Scotia branch here, has been transferred to London, Ont. Mr. Benson, son-in-law of Premier Tweedie, will succeed Mr. Manning. Robert Rossborough, of this city, who opened the branch at London, goes to New Glasgow. Mr. Manning, who is a son-in-law of General Manager McLeod, has been here for five years. W .S. Benson. who is to manage the branch here is now at Kentville N. S. , where he will be succeeded by J. H. Stephenson, of St. John’s Nfld.

The Anglo-Am. Tel Co. vs Reid Nfld. Co. case is set for today in the Supreme Court. The amount of plaintiff’s claim is $250,000, which suggests interest and importance of an unusual character.

The man Griffin, who was arrested Wednesday in connection with the theft of two side lights from a schooner at Franklin’s wharf. Griffin has been identified by the master of the schooner, but he strongly protests his innocence.

The members of the Snow Shoe Club, numbering 20, went to Donovan’s by train, Wednesday afternoon, and after tea walked back to town. They enjoyed the tramp very much, and reached the city at 11.30 p. m.

No express left here yesterday. The next to connect at Port aux Basques will likely leave Sunday.

The special service for sealers took place at the C .of E. Cathedral last evening, Rev. Canon Saunders officiated and preached the sermon.

Mrs. Mary Morine, widow of Captain Alfred Morine, died Thursday last at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. L. Fawcett McLeod, Alberta. The deceased lady was mother of Messrs. A. B. and H. A. Morine, recently of this city.

The S. S. Cheronea, which put into Placentia, in a damaged condition, resumed her voyage to St. John N.B. , yesterday afternoon. Temporary repairs were effected at Placentia under the supervision of Lloyd’s surveyor.

Purser March of the steamer Bruce and Purser Christian of the steamer Glencoe, of the Reid Newfoundland service, were in Halifax, last Sunday. The latter is in route to New York and the former will spend a few weeks visiting points of interest in Nova Scotia.

A North Sydney dispatch of March 1st says: besides the fleet of French steam trawlers which is expected to make this port their headquarters next summer in prosecution of the bank fisheries, it is said that several vessels of the same type will also come out from Scotland in the Spring to engage in the same industry. The French trawlers are now being prepared for the season’s work, and it’s expected that in about a month’s time the first of the fleet will reach this side by the way of St. Pierre.

WEATHER REPORT

There was no cessation in the storm from Port aux Basques east to Bishop’s Falls up to last midnight. It was there snowing and drifting with no indication of a change. East from Bishop’s Falls it was fine, and had been since noon. The following are the latest reports.

Little River–N. E. ; strong, drifting,

Bay of Islands—N. E. ; strong, drifting, 26 above.

Gaff Topsails—N. E. Strong, drifting; 4 below.

Bishop’s Falls—N. E. ; strong ; drifting, 28 above

Clarenville—S. W. ; light ;dull; 40 above.

Whitbourne—N. W. , light ; dull; 35 above.

COASTAL STEAMERS

Bowrings

Portia was prevented sailing West yesterday in consequence of the ice being in on the land. Capt. Fitzpatrick will make an attempt to sail this morning.

REIDS

Glencoe left Placentia at 3.15.p.m. yesterday.

Argyle had not arrived at Placentia up to last midnight. She is evidently detained by the storm and in some harbor where there is no telegraph connection.

NAUTICAL

Barque Ich Dien left Pernambuco last evening for St. john’s.

Schooner Margaret Murray, left Cadiz on Wednesday with salt for Bowrings.

Schooner Evelyn has been waiting several days for a change to sail for Pernambuco.

There is still no word of the S. S. Ulunda. She will not be able to make port until the ice clears off.

Schooner Jesse L. Smith has a loaded fish at Crosbie’s but will not sail for a few days as the market is well supplied.

SATURDAY MARCH 9TH, 1907

ULUNDA’S STORMY TRIP

Sailors Have Narrow Escape

The S. S. Ulunda’s Capt. Chambers, arrived from Liverpool at 9.30 last night after a boisterous trip. She did not leave until 6 a.m. on Feb. 20th, having been detained by a storm. For three days after the weather was fine and good progress made. The 23rd Feb. opened stormy and from then until Monday last there was no abatement. Gale succeeded gale while the sea was mountainous and very dangerous. Huge waves swept over her and the decks were continuously flooded. The captain and crew were obliged to remain at their posts with very little rest and consequently were much fatigued,

One night four sailors had a narrow escape from being swept overboard. The lead was being thrown when an immense sea struck her and drove them against the bulwarks. Peter Rasmun was badly bruised about the legs and had to be carried to his quarters. No bones were broken but he was considerably injured and has not been able to do duty since. The others were also more or less injured. Had they not held on to the rails they would have been carried into the seething sea and met their doom. At 9 p.m. on the 4th she ran into field ice. For five minutes she steamed through it but as it became heavy, Capt. Chamber’s decided to retreat, as he feared being “nipped” . In less than an quarter of an hour after entering it, she was in clear water again. A South East course was then steered and she went around the floe. At 2.40 yesterday she made Cape Race. No damage was sustained notwithstanding the knocking about she received. She brought 950 tons general cargo, 6 passengers, the Rev, George Dowding. As there is cargo awaiting her at Halifax it is hoped the work of discharging will commence at an early hour this morning.

DISCOUNT DID IT

A few evening ago a society connected with one of our religious bodies held its annual meeting when the treasurer, who is a prominent figure in Liberal circles was brought to task for certain irregularities. The charge against him was that when paying the Society’s accounts he had been allowed discounts which the organization did not received the benefit of. Evidence in one particular case was produced, with the result that when the selection of officers took place, another was appointed to the post. The late treasurer held the position for 17 years and to get even with the body, presented a bill for stationary at the rate of 30 cents per annum for the period he held office. Several members argued that the account should not be paid but the majority decided to settle it and close the unpleasant incident.

S .S. SILVIA REACHES PORT.

The S. S. Silvia, Farrell, reached port yesterday afternoon, after a most eventful trip. She left Halifax at 1 a.m. Sunday and experienced fine weather until Tuesday, when she reached this coast. Being unable to make St. John’s owing to ice, she put into Bay Bulls. Wednesday morning she left again and made another attempt to enter this port, but was obliged to retreat. The storm that night was as severe as any of the crew ever experienced, and a couple of anchors were necessary to prevent her driving on shore. The off shore wind. yesterday cleared the coast, and at noon she was again headed for St. John’s, and arrived without mishap. Her passengers were :—Miss A. R. Neville, A. Von Spreekelson, Mrs. Von Spreekelson F. C. Whiteway, Mrs. W. Horwood, Mrs Cashin, Mrs. Roy White, Miss Ryan, James O’Neil, P. J. O’Neil J. B. Moore, and 11 steerage. She brought a full general cargo and 6 packages mail matter.

PASSENGER AGENT’S NEW BOOKLET

The Passenger Department of the Reid Newfoundland Co. has just issued a neat booklet for 1907, instructive of the game and fishing opportunities in Newfoundland. It is splendidly arranged, profusely illustrated with the latest photographs, and replete with valuable information for the prospective fisherman and hunter. The cover depicts a unique picture of the “lordly Humber”. It shows the railway track skirting the river, on which a boat is idly drifting, while the tall woodlands in the back ground add to the effect. The booklet is the best production yet published by the R. N. Co. and the G. P. A., Mr. J. W N. Johnstone, is to be congratulated.

NO BERTHS

By the outgoing train, last evening, about a dozen men, who had been in town seeking berths to the seal fishery, returned to their homes in Conception Bay. Each spring there is a recurrence of this matter, which is always followed with loss and worry to the men. Early in the season the papers called attention to the advisability of outport men coming here in quest of berths but the warning was evidently unheaded,

SCHOONERS DRIVEN OFF IN WEDNESDAY STORM

Word was received by telegraph yesterday morning that during the storm of Wednesday night several schooners were driven out to sea. The vessels are the Henry Fenwick, owned by Matthews, of Burgeo, Towbridge’s schooner, also of Burgeo, and the Britannia, owned by G. Penny , of Ramea. The Britannia’s crew are on board but the other schooners have no one on them, the men having left early in the evening. Fears are entertained for the safety of the craft as the storm was so violent it would be almost impossible for them to keep afloat. The number of men on the Britannia is not known at present. The Glencoe left Grand Bank at 6 p.m. yesterday and probably she may see something of them. Last evening another wire came from Burgeo that there was no word of the missing vessels. It is sincerely hoped that they turn up safely.

A GOOD SAMARITAN.

Rarely do we, nowadays hear the story of the Good Samaritan repeated; but a circumstance of this nature happened in our midst only one night this week. While on his way home at a little past eleven, the attention of a prominent business man on Water Street was attracted by a couple of sealers who were vainly endeavoring to gain admission to the Sailors Home. Going over to the men it was learned that they had just arrived by train and thinking that lodging could be obtained at the institution they had made straight for it only to find that persistent knocking failed to bring an answer from inside. The gentleman, taking in the situation at a glance, bade the men accompany him to his own dwelling where they were comfortably housed for the night, besides receiving the utmost hospitality at the hands of their unexpected friend’s family. The writer is not in a position to pronounce on the rules and regulations of the Sailors Home, as to the hour of closing, but at this particular season and especially during the very stormy weather of late it might not be out of place to suggest that every reasonable consideration be extended to our hardy sealers who require the shelter of the Home. This humane action of the gentleman, in question will no doubt be fully appreciated, not only by scores of others who are certain to hear of the incident.

ALONG THE LINE

The 6 p.m. train yesterday took out about 20 passengers mostly sealers who failed to secure berths.

The shore train arrived at 10.45 last night , about 30 passengers came

HARBOR GRACE NEWS

Mr. Frost, representing the C. L. March Co. Ltd., of St. John’s was in town this week soliciting orders.

A number of sealers left this week for St. John’s to register their names for their respective ships at the spring seal fishery.

Mrs. Albert Bradbury of Bears Cove, was taken very sick this week but is now much better and her recovery is looked forward to.

Mrs. Ames received a message from her husband the doctor, from Montreal on Wednesday, saying the party had arrived at Montreal and that Dr. Cornochan was much better

The snow storm which raged last night was a fierce one and huge piles of snow were everywhere piled up, so that horse slides and sleighs were not seen in town except in the central past of Water Street, until this afternoon. What puzzles the general public is how the Government can through its constituted authority the police, insist on householders clearing the sidewalks of Water Street of snow, while neglects to compel another of its constituted authorities, the Road Board to clear the ends of cross streets running into Water Street. Pedestrians are often annoyed by accumulations of snow left at places indicated.

Brother W. Quinn and Sister Mary Archibald of Grace Lodge, I. O. G. T., were respectively presented on Monday night with a silver stick-pin and broach by the Association in recognition of their service in bringing in new members into the lodge. A juvenile branch of the order will be established here next Saturday

There does not appear to be that scarcity of coal in town as was at first supposed. The harbor now being frozen up and the prospect of vessels getting in and out at an early date, not being bright, the people are apprehensive lest the present supply will become exhausted before more can be obtained. Messrs. R. Rutherford & Co. have still a quantity on hand, and are expecting about 100 tons are afloat, and are expecting the S. S. Regulus with a supply as soon as navigation is open.

Some weeks ago attention was called to the disreputable appearance of the fence of the ground on Harvey Street, claimed by some to belong to the Government, while others maintain that is owned by the C &G. C. Society and a new fence was recommended to be set up at an early date. It is understood the requirement will be attended to in the spring and a gate put on Harvey Street for the convenience of the public in proceeding to and from Court House.

In yesterday issue of your paper, “A Dog’s Friend” takes up what he calls the poor man’s side of the dog question. It is right the poor man should have his say as well as the rich or any other man. The question seems to have raised a discussion, and were other poor men give their opinions through the press quite a material benefit to the public might result. There are always two sides to a question, and while we have been hearing the opinions of those who favor the expulsion of the dog, yet very few who wish for his retention have expressed their views in print. “A Dog Friend” gives his opinions as the question affects him and a few with whom he has come in contact. What we should consider is the greatest good to the greatest number. With all due consideration for the poor man, it must be conceded the usefulness of the dog in hauling wood from the country is almost a thing of the past. Were all the labor of all the dogs in the district converted into dollars and cents, the aggregate amount of their earnings could scarcely balance the amount of the damage done by their depredations among the sheep and cattle. “A Dog

Friend “ says, the sheep are of no use to the poor man who has got no land . What is he going to raise sheep on?” How many poor men are there in this district who have not sufficient land to raise one, two or a half dozen sheep? There cannot be any doubt of sheep raising were attempted by our people who have land, and if the profits from the venture became known to others who do not at present posses and, under a-no-dog rule, these would find a way to procure sufficient land to enable them to share in the benefits of the neighbors. Much more of importance can be said in favor of the sheep. However, let us have all that can truthfully be said in favor of the dog.

CORRESPONDENT

Hr. Grace, March 7th, 1907.

THIS MORNING FIRE ALARM

At 1.30 this morning an alarm of fire was sent in from box 331, at the corner of LeMarchant Road and Bartlett Hill which was quickly responded to by the Central and West End companies. Upon arrival at the box they discovered the Buckmaster’s slaughter house, in Prowse field was on fire and burning freely. Owing to the heavy snow drifts it was impossible to get the chemical apparatus near the building, and the heavy engine not being out no attempt could be made to save the place. There was no danger, however , of the fire spreading, and water being unavailable the next best thing was used—snow. After a couple of hours work the fire was finally extinguished but not before the building was badly gutted. How the fire originated is unknown, but it is supposed that some straggler entered the place, and after lighting his pipe, let the burning match drop into some hay that was lying loose. It is also unknown who discovered it or sent in the alarm. On two other occasions the place was similarly set fire to.

WEATHER REPORT

There was an abatement in the storm yesterday, along the railway, and last night it has ceased snowing at all the stations except Port aux Basques. The snow fall is the worst for several years, and in place it is 20 feet deep. The following are the latest reports:—

Port aux Basques—N. E. ;light ; snowing ; 22 above.

Bay of Islands—N. W. ;light ; dull ;22 above.

Gaff Topsails—N. W. ; light ;fine ;22 above.

Bishop’s Falls—N. E. ;light ;fine ;22 above.

Clarenville—Calm ;fine ;30 above.

Whitbourne—N. W. ;light ; fine ; 22 above.

IN MEMORY OF A SCHOOLMATE

On Monday the 4th March, a gloom was cast over Placentia by the sad drowning of “Clem” , the 7 year old son of J. W. and Mary Collins. He left school at 12 o’clock ran home cheerful and gay, got dinner and was out for a skate on the ice before one o’clock. . Crowds were on the ice hauling wood. Clem ran to meet two men with a big load to give them a shove, just as he got by the side of the load the slide broke through the ice, and the load turned over on darling little Clem, and buried him under in four feet of water. Crowds of willing men were on the dreadful scene in a few seconds. To get the child from under the load in time to save his life, was the willing task of courageous and sympathetic men. His father came just as the load was taken up. There was no sign of the child. He plunged into the water, and all that courage daring and determination of an able man urged on by the feeling of a loving father could be done. But little Clem could not be found. Our good Monsignor was on the ice by this time anxiously directing the men in the search for the body. And remained until he performed the last sad rights of the church over the child on the ice after he was taken from the water. All that sympathy and kindness could suggest was done by Monsignor Reardon, to console the grief stricken family. The touching sight when little Clem was taken from the water and clasped in his father’s arms, forced the strongest man to shed a tear. He was taken home dead, where a hour previous he left full of life and childish glee to enjoy a few minutes of a skate. The shock to his poor mother can better be imagined that described. He was dressed and wakened in a tiny sailor suit of surge and looked just the promising little lad he was. The greatest expression of sympathy was shown, by men, women and children to the bereaved family. The easiest way to explain it “Placentia went to little Clem’s wake.” He now sleeps in the lonely Cemetery where skates and slides are unknown

SEALING

The Walrus will clear from Wesleyville for the fishery.

The steamer Grand Lake and Panther will likely sail from Wesleyville today and clear from there.

The Virginia Lake hauled alongside the Adventure at Shea’s premises yesterday to take the balance of coal.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

Hon Capt. Blandford has much improved during the last week

The S. S. Nimrod Capt. Baxter Barbour, sailed for Channel yesterday morning.

The annual meeting of the Alexandria Workers takes place at the British hall, this afternoon at 3.45.

Up to last evening there was no word of the Viking reaching Channel , she left here Wednesday morning.

As the Nimrod was leaving yesterday morning, John White one of her crew, fell overboard, he swam to the pier, and did not appear to mind the cold bath.

Huh!’ growled the first citizen at the town meeting, “why did they call on that man for a speech? He doesn’t know how to talk”. No’ replied the other, but then he doesn’t know what he’s talking about, anyway, so there’s no harm done”

The S. S. Dahome left Liverpool yesterday for St. John’s.

A whaling steamer for Mr. Ellefsen’s factory is expected here about May 1st. She is now at Tomsberg, Norway. The vessel has been employed hunting whales for several years.

The S. S. Virginia Lake made a trial trip around the harbor, yesterday, to test her new boilers. Her speed is greatly increased, and she went through the ice with ease. Later she was taken to the buoy to have her compasses tested.

On Bain Johnson’s wharf yesterday at 4 p.m. some inebriate sealers fell out and a fistic encounter followed. The police responded and found one of the combatants considerably defaced. A few chums offered to take him to the ship and gave him the “frogs march” up Water Street. Opposite the Gazette Building the man became obstreperous and in the end the officers were obliged to jail him.

The Customs Department received the following message yesterday:—“Three life belts and one life buoy have recently been picked up between St. Mary’s and Holyrood. The two picked up at Gaskers are marked“ S. S. Catania passed U. S. Inspector Steam Vessel’s New York, April 6th, 105. H. M. T. ” No wreck has been reported in that vicinity and it is difficult to account for the life belts being found there.

The slowness of getting the ladder apparatus to fires was again demonstrated, this morning. Some twenty minutes after the “all out” had been sent in the ladder car reached the top of Barter’s Hill , pushed along by three men, who worked so hard getting it over the incline that they were almost exhausted when the scene was reached. The present system of getting ladders to a fire—which is as slow as a fly on a sheet of tanglefoot— will end seriously if not improved upon. The ladder car should be the first to arrive at the fire, for of the escape of the inmates of a burning building was cut off from the lower flat rescue would be otherwise impossible. In all up-to-date fire companies the hook and ladder apparatus is first on the scene, a principal should be adopted here.

Arrangements were made for the coastal steamer Portia to take the Leopard crew from Renews to Placentia. From that point they will proceed home by train.

Mr. W. Hector, who was chief officer of the Ulunda, has been appointed Captain of the S. S. London City. Captain Wilkinson is now first mate of the Ulunda.

William Fry, 83 McFarlane’s Lane, has the clothes bag of a sealer, who arrived by Thursday night’s train, and would like to find the owner. It bears the initials “J. S. S.”

Two drunks were arrested last night and this morning will go before Judge Flannery.

The Rev. George Dowding, who has been appointed to the Cathedral staff, arrived by the Ulunda last night.

Two sealers’ trains from Bishop’s Falls are due, this morning at 9. The rotary plow was at Rantem at 9 last night, coming east, and was due at Placentia Junction at 5 this a.m. The trains are following the rotary and as the road is open from Placentia Junction to here, they should reach this city about the hour mentioned.

MONDAY, MARCH 11TH, 1907

LOSS OF THE SEALER LEOPARD

Crew Crawl on Hand and Knees on a Bridge of Boards to the Shore

ALL REACH LAND IN SAFETY

The shore train, which arrived at 10.50 Saturday night, brought the officers, firemen and a few sealers of the ill-fated steamer Leopard. They were taken to Placentia by the Portia at 4.30 p.m., and the majority of the men, who belong to Brigus and vicinity, proceeded home by the branch line train. The men tell a harrowing story of their experience during their brief but eventful trip. The Leopard, it will be remembered, left St. John’s, on Wednesday morning for Channel, to clear for the Gulf seal fishery. The ice was in on the land, but notwithstanding she made good progress. The steamer was kept about

Three miles off the shore ,the intention being to go on the outside of Renews Rock. The early part of the night was clear, and the lights of the Viking, which was just in advance, could be seen plainly. At 10 o’clock the storm came on, and in a few minutes was raging terribly. It blew a gale from the S. S. E., and the snow was blinding, though the ice kept the sea down. At 1.10 she ran over a reef about half a mile from the land at Black Head. She pounded heavily, and all onboard knew that something unusual had occurred. Clearing the first shoal, she ran on the second and was brought to a standstill. For a moment or two she remained stationary,and then began to heave over on her starboard side. She continued to list until the bulwarks were in the slush. She did not make water, however, but it was quite apparent to Captain Bartlett that she could not be floated off, so he ordered all hands to look out for themselves . The firemen and those in the furnace room had a narrow escape from being crushed to death, as the port bunker gave way from the weight of coal and it fell down in the stokehold. Fortunately no one was directly under at the time or they would never have left her alive. The crew reached the deck without loss of time.

A boat was lowered but could not be worked, as the slush was too heavy. The men were now in a most unenvious position, for while a boat could not be propelled through the slob, the pieces of ice were too small to permit then walking on. A couple tried it but found it too dangerous to continue. Boards and bats were then procured and laid on the ice, and by this means one hundred and three men and a “stowaway” reached the shore. It was venturesome traveling as they were obliged to crawl on their hands and knees for nearly two hundred yards . Those who made a mis-step went to their waists in water, and owing to darkness, confusion and wildness of the storm very few there were, who were not drenched on reaching terra firma. At 2.30 a.m., when Captain Bartlett was assured that all had left her he too went over the perilous bridge. They huddled together around the wrecked steamer Vera, whose hull rests close by as a monument of her fate. Until daylight dawned, nothing could be done, so they made the best of a bad position and waited patiently for the darkness to disappear. Cold and wet, and the knowledge that their lives were still in jeopardy, they were not to be envied. The minutes dragged slowly, and it seemed that day would never come. But eventually the night broke, for which all were heartily thankful. The snow had given place to rain and glitter and not one had a dry thread on them. They were under a bluff cliff, the only means of ascending which was by a rope. This line has done good service in the past, but was now thickly coated with ice. It was quickly broken off, and going hand over hand they walked-up the rugged incline without mishap. Jimmie Locke, the 12 year old stowaway, proved a plucky little chap, and kept up “his end of the plank with the rest”. Captain Bartlett would not permit him to go up in the same manner as the others, but tied the rope around his waist and hauled him. It was a novel experience for him, and he speaks of it with glee. When all had reached the top they set out for Seal Cove, four miles distant. James Connors, John Murphy, John Stapleton and George Scott were in the first party to reach there. After partaking of some food and drying their clothes they continued on to Broad Cove. At both places the only residents, Messrs Edward Fowler and Wiggins, treated them very kindly and did all possible for their comfort. Thirty set out from Broad Cove for Renews, seven miles away as soon as they had warmed themselves, and had another “mug up” and reached the settlement before nightfall.

The balance proceeded there early Friday and by 8 a.m. the ship’s company had reached the scene and were awaiting the arrival of the Portia . She reached there at 5 p.m., and at 4.30 Saturday landed them at Placentia. Some of the men secured their belongings, but many others had to leave without them. It was fortunate the Leopard struck when she did, as had the misfortune overtaken her a couple of hours later, it is probable that not a soul would be alive to tell of the disaster. By daylight, Thursday, she was almost completely broken up, as the sea became rough, and gear could be seen floating in all directions Friday, when the ice cleared off. The loss to the men is considerable, but a few have secured berths in the Adventure and other ships.

SEALING

The Winsor family leads at the fishery this spring, there being four brothers in command

Messrs James Maher and T. Harris are taking their maiden trip in the Newfoundland on a visit to the frozen jam.

Dr. Webber, of Bay of Islands, goes to the ice in the S. S. Virginia Lake, to look after the medical wants of the crew.

Dr. Stabb and Mr. W. B. Grieve are passengers by the Bloodhound and will take in the sights that are to be seen at the ice-fields.

The Walrus left port Saturday forenoon but was unable to get further north than Baccalieu, the ice being too tight. She returned about 4.30 p.m. and the captain decided to remain until this morning.

Nineteen steamers sail from here this morning at 8 being the largest fleet ever to clear from this port. The following are the ships and captains.

Terra Nova - A. Kean

Eagle -  Joseph Kean

Aurora -  Dan Green

Ranger - Edward Bishop

Algerine - Samuel Winsor

Vanguard - Darius Blandford

Bloodhound - William Winsor

Southern Cross - Peter Carter

Greenland - Dan Bragg

Iceland - James Barbour

Adventure - Henry Dawe

Newfoundland - J Parsons

Grand Lake - Job Knee

Panther - Jacob Winsor

Virginia Lake -  Jacob Kean

Walrus - Jesse Winsor

Neptune - George Barbour

Diana - Alphaeus Barbour

Eric - Job Kean

THE GULF VESSELS

A private message was received in town last night, from Channel that the ice was five miles off, with the wind N. W., and that the sealers would have a good opening today. The Kite and Viking are ready, and will sail at 8 this morning, but nothing has been heard of the Nimrod, her arrival not being noted up to 11 p.m. She will likely call at Channel this morning, however, before making her departure for the fishery. The chances of the Gulf fleet are good, and it is hoped that all will be successful.

Weather Report

The weather for the past few days has shown improvement and continued fine last night, the latest reports being:—

Port Aux Basques—N. W ; light ; fine ; 20 above.

Bay of Islands—Calm ; fine ; 14 above.

Gaff Topsails—N. W. ; light ; fine ;zero.

Bishop’s Falls—N. W. ; light; fine ; 10 above.

Clarenville—N. W. ; light ; fine ; 10 above.

Whitbourne—West ; light; fine ; 20 above.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

Mr. L. Hannaford druggist, goes to the ice in the Grand Lake to look after the medicine chest.

Cape Race reports the weather clear and fine, last night. Nothing passed during the day.

There were three drunks arrested Saturday night, two of whom were released yesterday.

The S. S. Silvia hauls over to Job’s South Side premises, today to load fish and oil.

A woman arrived by Saturday’s cross country train for treatment at the hospital; she is suffering for a sore leg.

Four foreign vessels which have been waiting for a time to sail for market, will go to sea today.

Hon. Capt. S. Blandford has greatly improved during the last week, and with the advent of fine weather, will be able to be about again.

New Gower St. was lively on Saturday, and the police and citizens were called upon to quell several disturbances between sealers and townies.

A seaman who returned from a foreign voyage, Saturday morning, imbibed too freely, Saturday night and created a disturbance on Water Street. Falling into the hands of two officers, he was escorted to the station and will come up before the magistrate this morning.

The last of the sealers arrived at 3.30 p.m. Saturday. They mostly belonged to the Virginia Lake, and were signed soon after arrival by the Reid Co.

Friday last, when the sealer’s train was at Clarenville, some of the men were unable to gain access to their bags to get food, and had to call on the train hands for a supply. The conductor opened the emergency larder, and distributed bread, butter and tea among the hungry men, much to their satisfaction. Some of the men had been four days without sleep, and two days with only very little food.

Owing to the non-arrival of the Bruce at Placentia, no express went out yesterday.

The schooner Checkers ,G. Rumsey, is now 88 days out from Oporto to this port. She should arrive soon.

The lad Griffin, who was held for stealing two sidelights from a schooner at Franklin’s wharf, was honorably discharged, Saturday. The real culprits were also before the magistrate and sentenced to two months imprisonment.

DEATH

DICKS—Passed peacefully away last evening, at 20 Flower Hill, Eleanor (Nellie) Lockyer Brown, third daughter of Ellen Louisa and Jacob Dicks, aged 15 ½ years.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12TH, 1907

THE CHANNEL SEALING FLEET

The steamers Kite and Viking sailed from Channel at 10.30 yesterday. When they left port the ice was three miles off, but open, giving, the steamers an excellent chance. The S. S. Nimrod arrived at 1.15 after a stormy passage, and left soon again soon after a message to that effect been received by Messrs Job Brothers & Co. At 2 p.m. the Viking and Kite were still in sight, but were lost to view soon after, a private message was received from Channel last night saying that the ice was again packed on land; the wind being from the south west.

NAUTICAL

Schooner Empire is ready to sail for Oporto with fish, from Job’s as soon as a time offers.

S. S. Ulunda sails for Halifax, this a.m., taking in saloon Hon. R. K. and Mrs. Bishop, Ralph Bishop, Miss Bishop, Miss J Andrews, J, J. McKay and W. S. Bell.

S. S Silvia sails for Halifax and New York, this afternoon, taking in saloon, Capt. Couillard, W. Blackler, Sheriff Carter, W. A. Thorburn, F. Cornick, Miss Butler and 48 steerage. She takes full cargo.

WEATHER REPORT

It was spring like along the line yesterday. A strong sun shone all day and the temperature at the different stations was well above freezing. It hardened a bit last night and the latest reports were:—

Port aux Basques— S. W.